Pregnant Onion
Scientific Name: Ornithogalum longibracteatum Jacq.
Synonym: Ornithogalum caudatum
Family: Liliaceae
Sunset®: 5-24
USDA: 9b-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 25°F (-4°C)
Heat Tolerance: No afternoon sun
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: South Africa
Growth Habits: Bulb growing out of the ground, up to 4 inches in diameter (10 cm), leaves 4 feet long (1.2 m)
Watering Needs: Moderate water
Propagation: Bulblets forming on the side of the main bulb
The Kew Index lists the species name as 'longebracteatum'.
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